any drug causing loss of conscousness may leasd to obstruction of the airway
Dose-dependant respiratory depression is common with nearly all anaesthetic agents. explain the differences in respiratory depression between IV and Inhalation agents
IV agents = Fall in respiratory rate
Inhalation agents = Fall in tidal volume
these above LOs are important and slightly different than those below as the above show which specific drugs you should focus on
General anesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness with the loss of protective reflexes, sensation, and awareness of pain, allowing for surgery or other invasive procedures without discomfort or memory. It involves the administration of anesthetic drugs that affect the entire body, typically delivered through inhalation (gases) or intravenous routes.
Balanced anesthesia is an approach where different types of anesthetic agents are combined to achieve the desired effects of anesthesia — such as unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, analgesia (pain relief), and stable vital signs — while minimizing side effects. In balanced anesthesia, lower doses of each drug are used, reducing the risk of adverse reactions associated with high doses of a single agent.
AIM = minimises patient risk and maximises patient safety and comfort